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Chapter 165 - Spiritual Treasure Fragment

Before the troops and horses move, the food and provisions go first.

The upper echelons of the Liang Clan had the idea of conquering the Beacon Kingdom, and the slightest breeze would lead to a continuous rise in war supplies.

Lu Changan speculated that the clan and other forces should have secretly prepared some war supplies.

When such a large power raises resources, it definitely won't go to an individual or a chamber of commerce.

They have their own industries and chambers of commerce, and even have their own developed immortal cities or medium to large scale markets.

However, whether or not the ideas of the upper echelons can actually be transformed into plans for implementation is still uncertain until a few years from now.

Today, talking with Zhang Tieshan, Lu Chang'an got the exact answer.

The situation is better than he expected, the Immortal Cultivation War is at least not happening in Liang.

He could even make another profit.

Back during the Beast Tide, Lu Chang'an had purchased a batch of materials at a low price and stocked up on a lot of second-order talismans.

In the previous years, the materials below the second rank were sold out one after another and made a lot of money.

Talismans can be stored for a longer period of time, so far, Lu Chang'an still has a lot of second-order talismans in stock.

During the war, the price of materials should be at a hundred-year high.

"The Beacon Country's Immortal Cultivation civilization is even more prosperous, the country is vast, and the supplies are plentiful. If we can invade the country, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the sects and even individual cultivators."

Zhang Tieshan said this and symbolically asked Lu Changan:

"At that time, the major sects will heavily recruit aspiring casual cultivators, would you be interested in participating, fellow Daoist Lu?"

Lu Chang'an certainly understood that as an invader, once successful, he might be able to accumulate wealth for several lifetimes.

Looting is always the fastest way to accumulate capital.

"I am practicing the Nourishing Life Technique, my magic power is mediocre, how can I have such a heart?"

Lu Chang'an shook his head and sighed.

As a speculator, he would be contented with easily earning a large amount of spirit stones behind the war.

Zhang Tieshan was not surprised that Lu Chang'an did not participate.

The reason why he asked was because he knew that Lu Chang'an was not as simple as he appeared to be, and that his strength was not bad among his peers.

Back then, when he killed the evil-faced flying eagle, Lu Changan showed his talent for fighting and also practiced body refining.

However, with Lu Changan's current cultivation progress, the late stage of Foundation Establishment is not difficult, and the chances of attaining Dan are slim.

If he grasps the opportunity of invading neighboring countries, and loots enough capital, he may be able to fight for a false dan.

Zhang Tieshan also asked Lin Lu about his thoughts.

"I will think about it." Lin Lu did not give a definite answer.

In fact, as a Sect Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it was possible for him to be dispatched and participate in the neighboring country's war.

If Lin Lu volunteered to go, it wouldn't be difficult.

If he doesn't want to participate in the war, he may not be able to decide on his own.

After learning the news from the upper echelons of the Liang Immortal Cultivation World, Lu Chang'an's purpose of this trip was basically accomplished.

Afterwards, we talked about some light topics.

Zhang Tieshan also gave Lin Lu a few pointers on cultivation.

Lin Lu had the illusion that Zhang Tieshan's guidance was not as beneficial as Uncle Lu's previous guidance.

Lu Chang'an's previous random guidance was more relevant to his current predicament.

"Uncle Lu, Uncle Zhang. I have gained something today and intend to go back to my seclusion."

Lin Lu left early, leaving space for the two elders.

Zhang Tieshan did not stay and continued to talk with Lu Changan.

......

"Fellow Daoist Lu is now a second rank upper grade talisman master, do you have any high quality talismans for sale in your hands?"

During the preparation stage of the war, Zhang Tieshan's demand for high-quality war preparations was not small.

As a consumable item, talismans consume very little mana to activate and use, so in an Immortal Cultivation War, it is always better to have more of them for any cultivator of the same rank.

Buying from Lu Chang'an is not only inexpensive, but also provides good privacy.

"With your cultivation level, the talismans that catch your eye are at least second-order top-grade and above. I don't have many of these in my hands."

Lu Changan slowly and methodically took out a talisman box. Inside, there were seven second-order top-grade talismans, with a combination of attack, defense, escape, and functionality.

Zhang Tieshan's late Foundation Establishment cultivation is at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment, and his combat strength is outstanding among his peers.

"Not bad."

Zhang Tieshan nodded, more satisfied with the quality of this set of talismans, ready to take them all.

"Can Fellow Daoist Lu refine quasi third-order, or second-order top-tier talismans?"

He looked towards Lu Changan with what seemed to be anticipation.

Quasi Third Order, corresponding to False Dan.

Top of the second rank, also belonging to the top of the second rank, but a rare and fine product.

Second rank top talisman, comparable to a spell strike at the peak of Foundation Establishment.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang thinks too highly of me... Mister Lu has only been a Second Order Upper Grade talisman master for a few years, and refining a Second Order Top Grade talisman would cost a lot."

Lu Changan sighed bitterly.

Since Zhang Tieshan opened this mouth.

He pulled out two more top-tier second-order talismans, one for defense and one for evasion.

In recent years, with the quasi third-order talisman pen gifted by Fu Dong, he has been able to draw second-order top-grade talismans, and the probability of producing a fine product has increased quite a bit.

"Haha! Mister Zhang wasn't wrong, with Fellow Daoist Lu's character, he will indeed keep his hand in the game."

Zhang Tieshan received the two second-order top-grade talismans, his face flushed with joy as he laughed softly.

Due to the limitations of materials, cultivation, and talent, third-order talisman masters are rare in the entire Liang Kingdom.

The material limitations are especially important.

The third level talisman must be made from the fur of a True Dan level demonic beast, as well as the corresponding spirit ink and talisman brush.

As a result, second-order top or quasi-third-order is already the most precious talisman that can be bought on the market, and ordinary cultivators don't have to worry about it, but they can't buy it yet.

On the eve of a war, the scarcity increases even more.

Zhang Tieshan is rich and generous, spending thousands of spirit stones, more than three pieces of extremely high quality magic weapon cost, to buy this batch of second-order high-grade talisman.

Lu Changan could sense that Zhang Tieshan's wealth was far greater than that of his peers.

In addition to his outstanding combat strength and excellent refining talent, Zhang Tieshan is also a second-order senior refiner.

"If Fellow Daoist Zhang participates in a war in the future, he may need pawns, would you like to buy a second rank puppet?"

Lu Chang'an's heart stirred and he marketed it.

He had been practicing puppetry skills on the side for decades on the surface, and during the war, he was prepared to reveal his skills as a second-order puppet master.

Decades ago, before the opening of the Green Destiny Mysteries, he had privately sold puppets to Zhao Siyao.

"It's best to have a second-order mid-grade puppet."

Zhang Tieshan mused.

If the puppet is utilized well, it will be like an extra arm at critical moments and can help the cultivator share the risks.

The scarcity of puppets is even greater than that of talismans of the same rank.

Lu Changan took out five second-order puppets, two of medium grade and three of lower grade.

Zhang Tieshan purchased two second-order medium-grade puppets.

One of them was a turtle puppet with outstanding defense, facing the late stage of Foundation Establishment, it could resist for a while.

After thinking about it, Zhang Tieshan also picked a flying type second-order lower-grade puppet, which can also be used as a flying mount in critical moments.

Together with the talismans, Zhang Tieshan spent more than 10,000 spirit stones at Lu Changan's place.

Due to the price increase of the war supplies, it is much more expensive than usual.

Lu Changan's stock of old puppets was able to return to profit.

After this transaction, Lu Chang'an and Zhang Tieshan had a newer understanding of each other's financial power.

......

Half an hour later, Zhang Tieshan sent Lu Chang'an to the outside of the cave.

Eyes on the distant white-clothed figure.

Zhang Tieshan returned to his cave, his face thoughtful, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

He raised his palm and tapped it three times at his dantian.

"Senior Artifact Spirit, over the years you have drawn on many sources of gold and iron, your perception has increased, can you detect something special about fellow Daoist Lu?"

Zhang Tieshan's consciousness communicated with the remnants of the Spiritual Treasure deep within his Qi Sea.

"Wood system technique, strong vitality, can prolong life."

"There is also a prototype of a magic treasure that is still contained, which is just slightly better than the level of a normal person."

From the remnants of the spiritual treasure, came a milky, yet deliberately old-fashioned voice.

"This is called slightly better than normal?"

Zhang Tieshan's face twitched.

Most of the life-extending wood techniques are of the third level or higher, and require a great deal of contribution in the clan. In the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, one can have the prototype of a magic treasure, which is more than half of the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Don't make a fuss. Compared to the elite disciples of the top sects of the Heaven Honoring Continent, such as the Misty Sect and the Three Sacred Temples in the Central State, you and this son are not even worthy of mentioning shoes."

"What senior Weapon Spirit said is very true."

Zhang Tieshan concurred.

According to the remnants of the spirit weapon: when it was in its full form, the successive owners were at least in the late YuanYing stage, or even the God Transformation stage. Even if there is an element of bragging, its vision far exceeds that of an ordinary YuanYing True Lord.

"Don't startle this artifact spirit without anything important!"

"As soon as possible, search for gold and iron type spirit mines and magic treasures to help this Artifact Spirit recover more spirituality so that it can sense the location of the other fragments."

In order to minimize the loss, the artifact spirit soon fell back into slumber.

When it is deliberately hidden, even a YuanYing True Lord would find it difficult to detect its existence.

......

A few days after Lu Chang'an's departure.

A few days after Lu Changan's departure, he was in a cave in the outer peak of Golden Cloud Valley.

The spiritual qi of heaven and earth is slightly agitated, a fluctuation of mana climbs up and breaks through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

"After decades of stagnation, I finally succeeded."

Lin Lu opened his eyes, his mood was much brighter.

In the clan, the Foundation Establishment Stage is considered the backbone.

Every time you break through a small realm, there is a clear difference in your status and treatment, especially in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Thanks to Uncle Lu's advice, and that 'Jade Clear Pill'."

Lin Lu was grateful.

As far as Lu Changan was concerned, it was probably just a normal transaction, a casual instruction to a junior.

To him, it was a way to break the decades-long dilemma.

"My spiritual root qualification is less than middle grade, and is considered deviant in the Foundation Establishment Stage."

Since the Foundation Establishment, Lin Lu felt the hardship of cultivation.

He had no chance himself and was involved in the clan's mundane affairs.

"If I don't go out and fight, there is no hope for false pills in this life, and it will even be difficult to cross the threshold of the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

Lin Lu was running his magic power to consolidate his realm, and his gaze gradually became firm as he looked towards the southern part of Liang.